Monitoring activities for vulnerable and steep areas within the ARSB HS Petuang-Tembat concession are carried out through the following approaches:

1.   Topographic Mapping

• Satellite imagery and digital topographic maps are utilized to assess the topography and land conditions of the concession area.
• Prior to any harvesting operations, Forest Manager must examine the maps to identify sensitive areas, particularly steep slopes exceeding 40 degrees. These areas must be strictly avoided for forest road construction and harvesting activities.
• In addition, periodic reviews of satellite images and digital maps are conducted to detect any unusual land cover changes or patterns that may indicate illegal encroachment or unauthorized land use within the concession area. Early detection through remote mapping helps facilitate timely investigation and enforcement actions.

2.   Field Examination

• The Forest Manager must continuously monitor the construction of forest roads and all harvesting operations to ensure that activities are not conducted on sensitive or steep slopes (more than 40 degrees).
• ARSB also collaborates with the Terengganu State Forestry Department (TSFD) to carry out field inspections and ground-based observations of vulnerable soil conditions and steep terrain.
• Field visits must conduct regularly to detect and verify any signs of encroachment, such as illegal land clearing, farming, or unauthorized settlements.
• Any identified encroachments are documented and reported using the 'Borang Pelaporan Pencerobohan atau Aktiviti Haram dalam Konsesi ARSB' (Appendix 1 and 2), a reporting form provided to forest workers and members of the local community. This form allows for systematic reporting of suspected encroachment or illegal activities within the concession.
• Once a report is received, the forest management team conducts site verification, gathers supporting evidence (e.g., photos, GPS coordinates), and submits a complete report to TSFD for further investigation and enforcement action. ARSB will also follow up on the outcome and cooperate fully with TSFD to ensure appropriate legal or remedial actions are taken.